Orgelwerke: Präludium Und Fuge Es-Dur BWV 552/ Präludium Und Fuge E-Moll BWV 548/ Fantasie Und Fuge C-Moll BWV 537/ Drei Schübler-Choräle

Released in 1981 by RCA, this recording features the Hungarian-born organist Zsigmond Szathmáry performing a selection of Johann Sebastian Bach's most profound organ works. The album showcases Szathmáry’s technical precision and interpretative clarity, drawing upon his deep expertise in both historical performance practices and contemporary organ repertoire. It reflects the meticulous attention to detail prevalent in German-produced classical recordings of the era, aiming to capture the expansive acoustic environment required to honor Bach’s complex contrapuntal architecture.

The selection includes the monumental Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552—often called the 'St. Anne' prelude—which represents the zenith of Bach’s organ output from his mature Leipzig period. Szathmáry’s approach to these works emphasizes the structural integrity and theological gravity of the compositions. Upon its release, the recording was recognized by organ enthusiasts for its balanced registration and the high fidelity of the pressing, cementing its place as a respected, albeit specialized, entry in the expansive discography of Bach's organ music.